Passive Solar House Plans New Zealand

Kathryn talks with jason quinn building scientist and passive house designer about delivering warm dry houses that are cheap to run.

Passive solar house plans new zealand.

They have since become new zealand s most recognised architects for designing energy efficient low energy and zero energy homes that are warm comfortable and aesthetically beautiful. Measured proven performance to live by for a healthy comfortable all year round lifestyle. At ehaus we believe. Many passive solar house plans within our collection have this energy star approval rating.

There are just 24 houses in new zealand which are fully certified passive houses. Passive solar construction uses the sun to warm the house heat is absorbed into the building and slowly released back into the house as it cools. All were created by architects who are well known and respected in the passive solar community. This is what sets us apart in our industry.

The passive house institute new zealand phinz is an incorporated charitable trust. Consequently passive solar design has the potential to reduce new zealand s greenhouse gas emissions. Most of our passive solar house plans come with a 122 page conservation guide outlining instructions on best practices for building. Efficient use of space.

Solar heating can be the source of warmth or it can be supplemented by other sources. Typically passive solar house plans are designed in order to conserve space. Jessop architects designed and managed the build of the first certified passive house in australasia. Our mission is to increase the awareness of the benefits and opportunities of high performance buildings based on the passive house standard through research education and building industry engagement.

We offer a wide variety of passive solar house plans. Properly oriented to the sun homes built from passive solar floor plans require much less energy for heating and cooling. Common characteristics of passive solar house plans.